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Cardboard Critters for Kitty’s Enjoyment
These solid cardboard scratchers from CardboardDesign are the perfect way to add a little fun to your living room while giving kitty a place to take out her frustrations, instead of on the sofa. Choose from Standing Dog, Bunny, or Alligator. Each one comes with a cardboard carrying case and some catnip to sprinkle on [...]
Continue reading...Introducing “Wave” Modern Door-Hanging Cardboard Cat Scratcher from Moderncat Studio
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
I’m very excited to share with you the first in a new line of products from my very own Moderncat Studio! Introducing Wave, a modern door-hanging cardboard cat scratcher. This scratcher, along with several other products that will be unveiled in the coming weeks, was designed in collaboration with the team at Juggernaut Design. I’ve [...]
Continue reading...Uber-eco Moderncat Find: Helical Cardboard Cat Tower
Friday, April 16, 2010
I had to post this in anticipation of Earth Day! This serious piece of cat climbing furniture comes from the eco-friendly folks at The Sustainability Workshop in Ithaca, NY. “Part sculpture, part cat gym, part contribution to a green and sustainable future,” this unique cat tower is made from re-purposed cardboard (originally used to ship [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Creative Kitty Scratching Pod from Tattoo Dreams
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Etsy seller Tattoo Dreams brings original art to the cardboard cat scratcher with this one-of-a-kind Creative Kitty Scratching Pod. Each scratch pod base is individually handcrafted from domestic hardwood and decorated with funky graphics. The insert is made of the highest quality corrugated cardboard and can be flipped over for twice the wear. Small feet [...]
Continue reading...ANOTHER HOLIDAY BONUS GIVEAWAY! Enter to win a SnoozePal Cat Hammock in a Box for a Snugly Holiday!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
I first told you about the SnoozePal Cat Hammock-in-a-Box last March. This comfy kitty hammock comes inside a sturdy corrugated cardboard box and now you can choose one of four fun fabrics for the hammock, including a special design for the holidays! The SnoozePal from Cat Above measures 21.5″ x 15″ x 16.5″ and can [...]
Continue reading...Canadian Cardboard Cat Chalet
Thursday, December 3, 2009
For kitties who long for a little northern charm, check out the Loyal Luxe Chalet for Cats. Designed and made in Quebec, Canada, these cardboard creations are inspired by Canadian-style chalets. You can even customize the design on the facade by choosing the antlers, a fish, a bird, or a little sign where you can [...]
Continue reading...Paw Nation Guest Post: Cardboard Accessories
Thursday, October 1, 2009
With so many great cardboard cat products to write about, the latest Moderncat guest post at Paw Nation was a breeze to put together. See my favorite cardboard cat accessories here.
Continue reading...NEW! ScratchPal™ No-mess Cardboard Scratcher from Cat Above BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Cats love cardboard scratchers but we can do without the cardboard flakes all over the floor. Here is a solution from Cat Above Company. The new ScratchPal™ is a patent-pending cardboard cat scratcher that contains the cardboard flakes. The high sides, broad lip, and side channels of the scratcher accumulate scratched off particles and prevent [...]
Continue reading...Kitty’s Revenge
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
How would your moderncat feel about sinking her claws into this cardboard canine? Layers of laminated cardboard make a lovely scratching surface, but does this give kitty the wrong idea? Available from Uncommon Goods. Thanks to Alexis for the tip.
Continue reading...More from Martha: DIY Cardboard Cat Playhouse
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
It’s not exactly modern architecture, but this DIY Cardboard Cat Playhouse from MarthaStewart.com could be a good starting point for you to test your design skills. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided here to create this kitty abode using the simplest materials and tools.
Continue reading...BRAND NEW! SnoozePal Cat Hammock-in-a-Box BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Introducing a brand new product from Cat Above, makers of the original Cat Hammock. Their newest product, available for the first time today, is the environmentally-friendly and affordable SnoozePal™ cat hammock-in-a-box. This extremely durable corrugated cardboard box measures 21.5 x 15 x 16.5 inches and houses a fleece-lined cat hammock that holds up to 20 [...]
Continue reading...Caboodle Corrugated Cardboard Cat Habitats: Stylish, Eco-friendly and Affordable BONUS GIVEAWAY!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Introducing the newest Moderncat fave, Caboodle Corrugated Habitats for Cats from InPlay Products. I spotted this the other day in my local pet boutique (The Noble Beast in Phoenix, thanks ladies!) and I loved it immediately. Made from double-wall corrugated cardboard, this structure comes packaged in a neat little box and assembles into a 20″ [...]
Continue reading...Recycled Cardboard Kitty Pad from Design*Sponge
Sunday, January 18, 2009
An excellent way to be thrifty and eco-conscious is to use old cardboard boxes to make your own scratching pad. Here’s a great design for a homemade kitty scratching pad found over at Design*Sponge.
Continue reading...Max’s Cardboard Cat House
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
It’s polyhedron day! Check out this cardboard cat house that paper artist Sharon Pazner made for her cat Max. Apparently Max outgrew it eventually and decided that it was more fun to eat than play in. It’s quite inspiring though! Lots of ideas for new cat hideouts!
Continue reading...Icosahedron: Interactive Cat Art?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Paris-based design collaborative Radi Designers created the Icosahedron — which is a 20-sided shape — apparently as some kind of interactive experience for a cat. Made from folded cardboard, the Icosahedron has holes of various sizes cut in some of its sides. It appears that if a cat goes inside, the form would move [...]
Continue reading...Kitty Block
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Another great find from Sachie over at My Cat Goma, this is the Kitty Block. It’s a unique and inexpensive cardboard cat house that folds completely flat. I agree with Sachie, the graphics aren’t great, but the concept is pretty good. Unfortunately, it’s only available in Japan.
Continue reading...New from Elizabeth Paige Smith: Kittypod Mini
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
New from designer Elizabeth Paige Smith, comes the Kittypod Mini, an adorable cardboard scratcher/lounger with a tunnel cutout in the shape of her signature cat silhouette. EPS was one of the first designers to embrace good design for our feline friends and she is still creating wonderful new items like this, in addition to her [...]
Continue reading...DIY Cardboard Cat Chaise Complete with a Pattern!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Had to share this awesome pattern for a DIY cardboard cat chaise originally posted at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. Since we all know that cats love cardboard, why not try your hand at making one of these for your moderncat? Complete instructions with photos are provided along with a downloadable pdf pattern. The design can [...]
Continue reading...Interview with Elizabeth Paige Smith in Today’s Albany Times Union
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Found a great article today by Dan Howley, staff writer at the Albany Times Union. The article focuses on high-end cardboard furniture for cats. He interviews the person who started it all, designer Elizabeth Paige Smith, creator of the Kittypod. Read the article at the Albany Times Union website.
Continue reading...Make Your Own Cardboard Cat Toys
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Here are some fun FREE cat toys from Marmalade Pet Care. Just download the free templates and use them to make some snazzy 3-D cardboard shapes that kitty will just love. Thanks, Marmalade!
Continue reading...World’s Largest Cat Scratcher
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Is it kitty heaven? No, it’s an art installation by Benjamin Ball and Gaston Nogues, the architects/designers of Ball-Nogues Studio. This piece was commissioned by the Rice Gallery in collaboration with the exhibition, The Modern West: American Landscape, 1890-1950, at The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston in 2006. Rip Curl Canyon represents a mythical [...]
Continue reading...Cheeky Chaise Lounger is a Big Hit
Monday, November 26, 2007
The moderncat household just received a Cheeky Chaise lounger from our friends at Marmalade Pet Care. As these photos show, everyone absolutely loves it. And I have to say, it is exquisite. First of all, the packaging it comes in is beautiful. The plain brown cardboard box, simply printed with black ink, is wonderfully designed [...]
Continue reading...New Wall Flower Scratcher from Marmalade Pets
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Brand new from Marmalade Pets, introducing the Wall Flower cardboard scratcher. This sleek design can be used on the floor, or purchase the wall clips (sold separately) for mounting to a vertical surface. The elegant curves give the Wall Flower a sculptural form while also providing a sturdy scratching surface. Made with recyclable cardboard and [...]
Continue reading...Funky and Functional: Cardboard Scratchers from Everyday Studio
Friday, October 5, 2007
These funky geometric forms provide a great scratching surface for kitty without being an eyesore for you. Everyday Studio added these designer cardboard scratchers to their line of other fabulous modern pet products. Choose from three styles, the inclined Claw, the C-shaped Nap, and the larger sculptural Pounce. Handmade in San Francisco using heavy-duty corrugated [...]
Continue reading...Minimalist Cardboard Lounger: The Chiapod from Kittypod
Thursday, September 27, 2007
The latest addition to the collection of chic cardboard cat loungers from Kittypod, is the Chiapod. Designed by Patrick Chia for Kittypod, this compact form has a concave top providing a comfortable resting spot for kitty, and a convex underside that creates a subtle rocking movement. Each Chiapod is hand-shaped from a solid block of [...]
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